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The number of people suffering from atopic dermatitis is increasing every year. This disease has a complex etiology, and one of the factors intensifying its symptoms is food hypersensitivity. There are many studies indicating the contribution of food allergies to exacerbations of atopic dermatitis. However, the more accurate role of food allergy in this process leaves much to be explained. It is interesting that there are scientific reports showing a significant improvement in the skin condition of patients with AD after eliminating allergenic foods from their diet. The aim of the work is to collect and systematize knowledge on the common occurrence of AD and food allergy, and the impact of food allergy on the course of AD, based on current domestic and foreign literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Commonness of citrus fruits as food products and additives for cosmetics and cleaning products contribute to the increase of the number of people suffering from citrus allergy. Citrus allergens can cause gastrointestinal, respiratory and skin symptoms. Citrus allergens are cross-reactive with many allergens from different sources. This makes diagnostics of citrus allergy problematical and determination of the allergen responsible for allergy symptoms is difficult. The purpose of this article is systematization of information available in literature on citrus allergens, clinical symptoms of citrus allergy, its diagnostics and diagnostics-related problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]